Sudanese Clergy in U.S. Speak Out as Historic Referendum Nears

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New York, New York (Vocus/PRWEB) January 03, 2011

Sudan watchers and Sudanese clergy living in the United States are bracing themselves as the historic referendum that may bring independence to South Sudan nears. The historic January 9 vote marks a crucial moment in history as the world waits to see whether a new nation will be born or a new war will explode with an invasion by the powerful North. Odyssey Networks, America's largest interfaith media coalition, has produced an exclusive, multi-week series on the events surrounding the current situation in Africa's largest nation: “Eye on Sudan.”

Central to the web event is “Voices of Sudan,” a series of interviews with Sudanese clergy in the United States who share their unique perspectives on the referendum and its potential aftermath. A number of these are “Lost Boys,” who escaped the horrors of Sudan's previous civil wars. In addition to these conversations, “Eye on Sudan” will offer regular updates and perspectives on the referendum. Highlights include The Episcopal Church’s “A Season of Prayer for Sudan” and coverage of the interfaith vigil scheduled to be held at the Church Center for the United Nations. Viewers will also find an exclusive interview series on Sudan with Eliza Griswold, author of the “Tenth Parallel”—an examination of the tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa and South Asia.

“Eye on Sudan” can be seen at http://www.odysseynetworks.org.

About Odyssey Networks

Odyssey Networks is the nation’s largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to producing and distributing media that builds bridges of understanding among people of different beliefs and perspectives. Established in 1987, Odyssey Networks is a service of the National Interfaith Cable Coalition, Inc. For more information visit http://www.odysseynetworks.org.

For more information contact:

Mary Dickey
Director of Communications
212-870-1046
mdickey(at)odysseynetworks(dot)org

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